What you need
Amcrest cameras use the Dahua protocol, so setup is very similar.
- Amcrest IP camera on your network
- Camera credentials (default: admin / admin)
- A computer on the same LAN
- A PanoraCast account
Step 1: Find your camera's IP address
Use the Amcrest IP Config Tool (free download from amcrest.com) or the Amcrest Smart Home app. The tool scans your network for Amcrest devices and displays their IP addresses.
Step 2: Copy your RTSP URL
Amcrest uses the same RTSP URL format as Dahua cameras. If you have a Dahua guide, the same URLs apply.
bash
# Main stream
rtsp://admin:[email protected]:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
# Sub stream
rtsp://admin:[email protected]:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1Amcrest = Dahua
Amcrest is a Dahua OEM brand. All Dahua RTSP URLs, tools, and configuration steps work identically on Amcrest cameras. If our Dahua guide has additional details you need, it applies directly to your Amcrest camera too.
Step 3: Add to PanoraCast
In your PanoraCast dashboard, click 'Add Camera', select 'Amcrest', paste the RTSP URL, and test the connection.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Can't connect — Verify port 554 is open in Setup > Network > Port on the camera's web interface
- Wrong credentials — Default is admin/admin. Check the label on the back of the camera
- No video — Make sure encoding is H.264 (not H.265) in Setup > Camera > Encode